Studio Clay vs Zinc Luster paint color comparison

Studio Clay vs Zinc Luster

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Both sit in the greige-grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Studio Clay (LRV 27) reflects noticeably more light than Zinc Luster (LRV 23), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 4.1 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Studio Clay
Sherwin-Williams · 9172
LRV27.1
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9172
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Zinc Luster
Sherwin-Williams · 9514
LRV23.1
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9514
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Studio Clay vs Zinc Luster Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Studio Clay on one side and Zinc Luster on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.